How do you cope with pre wedding nerves? Have you thought about it? If your prone to overthinking and getting a bout of the nerves, and lets face it, most of us do, especially on the lead up to the big day, then we have some top tips and advice for you on todays blog […] Read more…
Ami has shared her story of finding the perfect wedding dress while in a wheelchair and offered valuable advice for boutiques to consider so they can truly cater for a disabled bride and today we follow Ami’s wedding planning journey to find a truly accessible wedding venue. Now I thought all venues needed to be […] Read more…
Forget I DO, To Plug or Unplug that is the question…..? An offline or unplugged wedding is becoming more and more popular; if you are a social media angel you might love seeing all those posts and photos, however more and more couples are choosing to go unplugged on their wedding day and with good […] Read more…
There are, of course, many things an engaged couple needs to do to plan their wedding day. Multiple factors, in fact, to think beyond how your flowers will look. If you are an ethical bride, then here are some big things to think about when deciding on your flowers and where they come from. Today, Suzy Randell from Flowers by Suzanne Randell share some tips for […] Read more…
We are so excited to share the first in a series of articles on wedding planning with a disability. Blogger, Ami Tricker, is getting married in September and having a super hero themed day. We are going to follow her on the last part of her journey and more importantly she is going to be […] Read more…
I am recently back from my sister’s destination wedding in Mykonos which was truly beautiful and has inspired me to write more about destination weddings here on Magpie. We have featured a few and are now super keen to share more ideas, venues, and real weddings to inspire you but also to help you with […] Read more…
So he/she has popped the question and you are over the moon, all loved up and cannot wait to share the news that you are engaged with the world but before you do – have a look at our list of things you may want to consider not doing at the start of your engagement. […] Read more…
Dietary restrictions e.g. dairy-free, egg-free etc have now become all too commonplace in our society. But for some people these are not just a passing phase, they can be life-threatening and should therefore not be treated flippantly. And with the reports of unnecessary deaths, it has never been more important to be satisfied with food safety. However, this […] Read more…
Wedding dress shopping can be both daunting and overwhelming. With so many options out there and with a million and one different things to inspire you, you can sometimes get lost in your vision of what you actually want, or what you think you want! It’s wise to set some ground rules, do your research […] Read more…
You might recall in the run up to last years Budget there was quite a stir with talk of shaking up the marriage laws to allow couples to marry outdoors. The buzz was “Wow, I can’t wait to be able to do that” and I heard this from couples and venue staff alike. But wait, you […] Read more…
Tis the season… After the first wave of new proposals across Christmas and New Year, Valentines is upon us. Supermarkets become a sea of red and commercial radio start their search for an unsuspecting loved one to be surprised as they arrive at work, still munching on a piece of toast, with twenty cupcakes and […] Read more…
Animals at weddings? It hasn’t always been a thing, but If there was one impossible thing I could have had at our wedding, bar gypsy-punk rockers Gogol Bordello play our reception, it would have been having my cats incorporated into the day somehow. Our three fluffballs are an important part of our universe, but getting […] Read more…
If you care about the envirnoment as much as each other, download our free ethically minded wedding guide with 35 ideas for having a greener day